Fall-2025-Recreation-Guide

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VOLUNTEERING IN SURREY’S PARKS

Get outdoors and enjoy nature in a Surrey park this fall. Surrey is home to over 800 parks, each offering something special. Stroll along scenic trails, picnic in open lawn areas, or marvel at protected natural areas dedicated to biodiversity. With so many parks and green spaces, there’s something for everyone to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature in Surrey. NEW & IMPROVED We are continually working to ensure our parks and trails are well-designed and maintained to meet the needs of our growing community. Check out one of our newly opened or recently improved parks this fall: GUILDFORD HEIGHTS PARK 10310 152 Street | Guildford Located in the south of the park along 101A Ave, come and enjoy the expanded and upgraded playground at this park.

Get outside, connect with nature, and make a difference by volunteering in your local park! Join us in caring for these beautiful spaces. Learn more at surrey.ca/volunteer. CARE FOR OUR GARDENS & PARKS CARE FOR THE URBAN FOREST

Want to meet new people and help your community?You can take part in events, help maintain gardens and clean up parks. surrey.ca/parkprograms | pipvolunteer@surrey.ca Garden Work Parties 16yrs+ Join our head gardeners as we tend to Surrey’s stunning feature gardens! Learn valuable skills like pruning, weeding, and more. No experience needed—everyone is welcome. Tools and training provided. Bear Creek Lights Event Assistant 16yrs+ Volunteer as an event assistant at this year’s Bear Creek Lights event! Develop confidence and leadership skills as you help behind the scenes, facilitate activities, and guide guests through the light displays. Applications close September 28

Surrey’s urban forest has over 110,000 shade trees and 4,200 acres of natural areas. Become a Friends of the Forest volunteer to help care for the urban forest by removing invasive plants, planting trees, and more. surrey.ca/parkprograms | stewardship@surrey.ca Nature Work Parties All ages Roll up your sleeves and help restore and enhance Surrey parks by removing invasive plants! Meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and make a positive impact in your community. Tools and training provided, and drop-ins welcome! SurreyYouth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) 13–18yrs Are you between 13-18 years of age and looking to gain volunteer experience in nature? Join our Stewardship Squad and help care for Surrey’s urban forest! Plant trees and shrubs, remove invasive plants, contribute to community science, and more.

TEACHERS!  Connect your students with your local park and foster

appreciation for Surrey’s urban forest. surrey.ca/schoolprograms

School Park Cleanups Care for a local park this school year with the help of Surrey Parks! We provide the tools and instructions. At the end of the school year, participating classes are entered to win prizes. Together we can make a difference and build a greener, healthier, and safer community. Email partnersinparks@surrey.ca to register your class. Outdoor Learning Resources Check out the full suite of outdoor learning resources on our website— everything from know before you go information to nature knowledge and activity ideas. Fall is a great time to start a year-long study of your local plants.

LEAVE THE LEAVES

Support Surrey’s “Leave the Leaves” initiative by letting fallen leaves stay on your lawn this fall. This simple action enriches soil, supports pollinators and cuts down on yard waste. TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE A GREENER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. surrey.ca/pollinators

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